The Architecture Student Diary

Last episode of the year!

In the last episode, I touched the surface of what would form part of the design studio fo my choice from tutors, to studio days to studio sizes. There's a lot I would change if I had the choice, so I couldn't fit it all into one episode so for this one we're diving deeper into the brief.I'm talking...- Client-centric briefs- Studio projects on a budget- An end to lectures on sustainability?Let me know your thoughts!📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too!Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald

What are the aspects you like the least about design studio? Or the most? Is it your tutors? The number of people? The day that you have studio? What if YOU could choose? In this episode I let my imagination lose! I tell you what MY dream design studio would look like steaming from my opinions on - types of tutors you should have - building community in you studio - my design studio pet peeves I didn't have the power to change these things whilst I was at uni, but what if I did? Next episode out on Monday 25th of November!! 📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes! 🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too! Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts! 🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald

In an extension of the next episode, I'm answering 8 questions on finances at university!From..- Where can I find scholarships, grants, or financial aid for architecture students?- Is it better to invest in high-quality tools and supplies upfront, or look for cheaper options and upgrade later?- How do I budget? Next episode out on 18th of November!!📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too!Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald

Does Studying Architecture Break the bank? | Ep 26In this episode, I'm sharing some of the ways that I've SAVED and SPENT money whilst I was studying archiotecture at university. There was a lot of ground covered in this epsiode so might have to do a part 2!📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too!Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald

In this episode I'm chatting about ✨routine✨! Having almost completed my first month of work as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant in the UK, I have some thoughts & experiences to share! I discuss...- my ideal morning routine vs the reality- the commute 📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes! 🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too for video epoisodes!!Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts (or even episode topic suggestions)!🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald

I'm officially a graduate 🥳In this episode I share my experience of graduation day!!Whether you're graduating in the years to come or in the class of 2024? Or simply curious about how my day went? - This is for you! I share my experience, regrets and advice from the day that officially marked the end of my Architecture degree!📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too!Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!cor🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald

Welcome to this episode! 🎙️ Ever wondered what it's like to work at an architecture magazine? Join me as I dive into my two-week experience from this summer, sharing all about the workload, the challenges, and yes—the regrets! If you're considering stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new, this episode might just be the inspiration you need. Tune in to hear my story and maybe spark a new adventure for yourself! 📲 Don't forget to follow @architecturestudentdiary on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes! 🎥 Subscribe to the Youtube Channel too! Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts! 🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald

Welcome to the 2nd student interview on the Architecture Student Diary Podcast! In this episode I'm chatting to my friend, uni housemate and fellow architecture course mate Ellie Stainsby on - how we first met - achieving a balance between work and social life - the highlight of third year!! This episode was lots of fun to record so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! So tune in to get a glimpse into what our 3 years together have been like! Let me know what you think! Leave a comment on Spotify or leave a review! 📷 Canon 700D + EF-S 18-135mm Kit Follow Ellie on his Instagram: @ellie.arch18 📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudentdiary to find out whenever I release an episode! 🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald

I'm back!! - Welcome to the 1st Episode of the Architecture Student Diary with VISUALS! It's been a very busy couple of months with my university degree show, going on holiday and starting my work experience (an episode with all the updates will be with you soon). In the meantime, I am delighted to share this episode that I've been working on for the last month, my first podcast episode with visuals! - exciting! I've invited, Caleb Ernst, my friend and fellow course mate to be the FIRST EVER GUEST on the Architecture Student Diary. We discuss so many topics and take many tangents on the topics of - Which year of university was the hardest? - Playing Sport whilst at uni? - Should you live in a or shared house? - His Trip to Wales with ACAN (Architects Climate Action Network) - Poppadom's or bread? - if you know you know! We also touch briefly on the experience of being an architecture student specifically at university too, with the influence of politics, the length of the course and its affordability! I really hope you enjoy it, as much as I enjoyed filming it! - let me know by liking this video and in the comments! Follow Caleb on his Instagram: @architectureernst ‼️ Disclaimer: Apologies for variation in audio quality, unfortunately I somehow managed to only get one mic working! - whoops!📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudent diary to find out whenever I release an episode!⁠🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald

It's Q&A time!!I've committed to doing a Q&A every 10th episode of the podcast so here is another one!I'm answering YOUR questions from the @ArchitectureStudentDiary Instagram Page - make sure you're following! I share my thoughts on- whether I would recommend working whilst studying- what I will miss the most after graduating- what I wish I knew before starting universityI even answer whether I think Jaffa Cakes are Cakes or Biscuits! - put your answer in the Spotify Q&A below!📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudent diary to find out whenever I release an episode! - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/architecturestudentdiary/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet⁠🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald

In this episode of the Architecture Student Diary, I'm discussing the highs and lows of my experience of founding a university society, more specifically my experience founding DMU ARC SOC the Architecture Society at my university. From challenges with working in committees, organising events and using on social media. If getting involved (or even starting) a society is on your mind, then this episode is for you!Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction to the pod & today's topic(01:30) - What I've been up to this week (12:30) - Storytime, How I founded DMU ARC SOC (28:14) - Lessons Learnt from my experience 📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudent diary to find out whenever I release an episode! - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/architecturestudentdiary/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet⁠🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald

You've heard of Spotify Wrapped, I'm here to give you "My 3rd Year Wrapped" In this episode, I'm reflecting upon my final year of my architecture undergrad degree! I discuss the things I've learnt, what I wish I'd learnt and what I'm most proud of! Hear the answers to questions about time management, regrets and my most memorable day! So stay tuned till the end to the end to hear my thoughts! As usual, I'll also share a glimpse into how I've been spending my week, now that I'm academically free! Timestamps:(01:19) - Hear about my week(04:16) - My 3rd Year Wrapped(08:55) - Reflections📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudent diary to find out whenever I release an episode! - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/architecturestudentdiary/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet⁠🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald

I'm back! Now that I've submitted my LAST deadline of my undergraduate degree in architecture🥳 & I'm back with a chatty life-update episode to tell you how I survived this deadline season. A lot has gone on in the past month from winning awards, to getting back into sports and even attending a wedding but even more is to come... 📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudent diary to find out whenever I release an episode! - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/architecturestudentdiary/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet⁠🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald

Welcome to another episode of the Architecture Student Diary where we are looking forwards to my next term of university. I'm filling you in on what I've struggled with last term, my goals for term 3 and how I'm going to achieve them! I reveal struggles with stress, procrastination and even reveal my average screentime😬!📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudent diary to find out whenever I release an episode! - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/architecturestudentdiary/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet⁠🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald

In Episode 15 of the Architecture Student Diary, I'm talking all about my experiences of academic trips both in the UK & abroad! I also offer my top tips for travelling cheaply & share your travel destination suggestions from Instagram @architecturestudentdiary ! ✈️Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction to the pod & today's topic(01:08) - Hear about my week(01:28) - Visiting the Enzo Mari Exhibition(03:36) - My trip to the Netherlands(06:55) - My personal experience travelling(08:00) - University Travels(17:06) - Why you should travel(21:36) - Instagram Travelling Stats(23:25) - My top tips for student Travel(31:25) - Your travel destination suggestions📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudent diary to find out whenever I release an episode! - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/architecturestudentdiary/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet⁠🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald

In this episode, we're talking all about the Design Charette as I took part in my 5th Charette a couple weeks ago! Don't know what a Design Charette is? What do you do in a Design Charette? Or how to take part in one? All will be revealed as I shared my first hand experience of Charettes over the last 3 years. Listen in to also hear about the busy end of my penultimate term at university! - only 2 months to go! :) 📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudent diary to find out whenever I release an episode! - https://www.instagram.com/architecturestudentdiary/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet 🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald

In this episode of The Architecture Student Diary, join me, Stella, as we dive into the what I enjoy about studying architecture at university! From modelling in the workshops to the creative freedom of studio projects and the friendships along the way exploring the highlights of architectural education. 🚀 Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to The Architecture Student Diary wherever you’re listening and follow us on Instagram @architecturestudentdiary for more architecture inspiration and bts!

I'm asking for a friend in this episode (definitely not me)! It's normal to struggle with work whilst at architecture school and get stuck in a hole of hopelessness and despair when your work isn't making the progress you want it to, if any at all! So, let's work our way out together! I share my experience of getting sTuCk, share some advice and dig into some of the solutions suggested by YOU - via the instagram @architecturestudentdiary! If you're struggling with work at the moment, i hope this helps! I also share my trip to Sweden last weekend, which was a welcome break from my studies! - listen in to hear what I get up to!

In this episode, I discuss friendships in architecture as they are what get us through the toughest of times whilst studying the demanding course at university. I share my personal experiences with friendships and answer questions such as: How should we handle stress in architecture friendships? How to form meaningful friendships in architecture school? & How to navigate balancing competition and camaraderie? - Enjoy :)

In this episode, I’ll be answering your questions submitted via Instagram @architecturestudentdiary from choosing my dissertation topic, to the future of Architecture with AI and politics! I’ll also be updating you on what I’ve been up to in the past few weeks, including my dissertation submission, BIM in Leicester volunteering and a day trip to London. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! - Enjoy :)

Architecture Reviews? Crits? Whatever you like to call them, developing strong presentation skills is really important, not just during your time at uni but also in your career. In this episode, I discuss the culture and attitudes towards architecture reviews/crits, my own experience, developing the skill and my advice for anyone who wants to deliver successful architecture presentations! Make sure you’re following the podcast @architecturestudentdiary on instagram and following wherever you’re listening to stay tuned whenever I post an episode. If you enjoy this episode leave a review too, to let me know what you think! :)

Attending your first networking can be intimidating, especially as a student, but they can be used to form valuable connections with people in the architecture industry which can help you in your career! In this episode, I share my advice for how to find out about events, the favourite ones I’ve been to and what I’ve learnt from them. Follow the @architecturestudentdiary on Instagram and wherever you’re listening to be notified when I release an episode!

If you’re an Architecture university student or you’re still in school or college, NOW is the time to get on LinkedIn! In this episode, I share my 3-year journey on the social media platform and give you my advice on how to enhance your profile and network this year! Follow the @architecturestudentdiary on Instagram and wherever you’re listening to be notified when I release an episode! Enjoy & Happy New Year! :)

In this episode, I’m talking about my architecture favourites from my top content creators to Instagram pages to website recommendations plus I discuss the lack of student architecture content creators documenting their journey online. Let me know if you have any other recommendations! Also, hear about what I got up to this week with my design studio deadline, attending a Council Conservation Advisory Panel and winning my first Toastmasters award?!

In this episode, I share all the details of the architecture work experience and volunteering opportunities I’ve had since being in school to now during my degree! From a bad experience working with an engineer to the architecture summer school to getting paid work in London! I’ll also share my advice on the application process, how to use your network for opportunities, and why getting work experience in Architecture is so important!

In this episode, I’ll tell you all about my university trip to Venice for the Architecture Venice Biennale, from the architecture of the city, visiting Verona, and my favourite parts of the Biennale exhibition! I’ll also give my answer to the question of whether studying architecture at university reflects a typical university experience. How do I think it compares to other university courses? What’s the culture like? All-nighters? And I’ll also reply to some responses to my questions on the podcast Instagram! @architecturestudentdiary

In this longer chattier episode, I’ll be going through the details of my second year from my modules to my extracurriculars and being a part of society committees! I hope you enjoy and follow the podcast @architecturestudentdiary on instagram to stay posted when I’m back with another episode next week!

In this episode, you’ll hear my reflection on my experience of my first year studying Architecture at university! I’ll touch on my design studio projects, writing my first essay and whether or not I think I needed to study Maths at A Level! Listen in to learn about how I got through it! Follow the podcast @architecturestudentdiary to stay tuned about how I found my second year in next weeks episode!

Hello! It's Stella here, with the first ever episode of the Architecture Student Diary! In this episode I'll be giving you an introduction to me, my course and the extracurriculars I do whilst studying Architecture at University! Stay till the end to hear about what's to come on the podcast! The podcast Instagram is @architecturestudent diary, follow along to be the first to hear when new episodes are out and to send in your questions and suggestions! Enjoy! :D

Hello hello!! Welcome to The Architecture Student Diary!!! A brand new podcast hosted by me, Stella an Architecture Undergrad student in the UK. I'm very excited to be sharing this project with you all and can't wait for what's to come!